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Sep 24, 2013 | 03:53 PM

Shiftonthefly1

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Oil Pan tips and tricks

Im about to bolt on my new oil pan. Niether truck had a gasket only black RTV. They both had a thick bead in the middle front and rear. Is this a good idea? Any little tid bits are appreciated.

Sep 24, 2013 | 04:02 PM

Scope

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I used permatex great stuff and it worked like a champ.

Sep 24, 2013 | 04:09 PM

EricTyrrell

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It will seal better than the gasket, but it'll be a nightmare to remove in the future. Pick your compromise.

Sep 24, 2013 | 04:46 PM

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Extra elbow grease #2 for the 86 bolts.... dab of loctitie on the two bolts that hold on the pickup. Any before and after pix?

Sep 24, 2013 | 04:57 PM

Shiftonthefly1

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Yea I'll toss em on my build thread. Thanks guys as always.

Sep 25, 2013 | 06:59 PM

FLA Rover

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This was recommended to me and what I used when I did mine, no issues!

http://www.permatex.com/products/pro...t-maker-detail

Sep 25, 2013 | 08:59 PM

TOM R

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I used that permatex in a can, makes super easy even bead let it dry minimum 24 hours before adding oil and running engine!!!!

Sep 26, 2013 | 10:03 AM

binvanna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EricTyrrell

It will seal better than the gasket, but it'll be a nightmare to remove in the future. Pick your compromise.

the silicone rtv is a pain to remove, but I haven't had a problem cleaning up the "right stuff" gasket maker

by the way, it's "right stuff" not "great stuff" great stuff is the expanding foam